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Van Western Vineyards
Van Westen Vineyards has evolved from over 50 years of family tradition cultivating the soils of the Naramata Bench.
Their expertise and emphasis on sustainable, cool climate viticultural practices,
we continue to grow quality vinifera grapes and make premium wines for you to enjoy.
The winery can be proud of the wines they have produced.
Wines of Canada was extremely impressed with the quality of Van Westen Vineyard's wines.
We recommend them all.. here's two that top our list
Vivacious 2004 defn: Full of life and spirit
This blend combines tank and barrel fermented sur lie style Pinot Blanc (96%) with a hint of Pinot Gris (4%). The fruit comes from our Home Lot Vineyard which is situated on Naramata Road. A combination of winemaking techniques have been used to produce this blend including barrel and stainless steel fermentation, malolactic fermentation, and stirring of the lees in barrel (sur lie style). Vanillin, toasty French oak, floral and perfume on the nose, with an apple and mineral finish.
Voluptuous 2003 defn: Full of delight or pleasure to the senses
A delicious blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Franc, 100% barrel aged for 18 months in 1/3 new French Oak complete with malolactic fermentation to add complexity. Fruit for this vintage is harvested from our Boothe Road Vineyard, a site with an amphitheatre shape and southern aspect overlooking the village of Naramata. This full-bodied blend shows warm dark fruit aromas of plum, cassis, and blueberry lace with chocolate, vanillin, and spice. A firm palate, mellow ripe tannin structure, and a long toasty finish complete the seduction of the senses.
The Vineyards does not have a tasting room to order their wines contact the winery
Lang Vineyards Sold to Holman Farms
November 7/05 — Guenther and Kristina Lang proudly announce the sale of Lang Vineyards to Holman Farms. Holman Farms currently owns Benchland Vineyards, Mistral Estate Winery, and Spiller Estate Winery. Guenther Lang, who founded Lang Vineyards 15 years ago as BC's first Farmgate Winery, will remain with the new organization and continue to have responsibility for operations at Lang Vineyards. Each of the wineries will keep their individual identities with site specific winemakers and unique styles of wines. Both Holman and Lang see this as a huge step forward as fruit from the combined vineyards will be directed to the wineries with the developed markets. With over 80 acres in production and more plantings in process, the combined family of wineries will make this the largest producer of wines on the Naramata Bench.
Gordon Fitzpatrick Corey Coleman Lieutenant Governor
The honourable Iona Campagnolo presented winery proprietor Corey Coleman of Township7with the
province's top honours at a ceremony celebrating the 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor's Awards of Excellence in British Columbia Wines held at Government House in Victoria on November 26th 2004
Corey and Gwen Coleman spend six years in the Okanagan learning the wine business before purchasing the five acre property that houses the Langley winery, tasting room and vineyards in late 1999. Here began a true success story based upon the making of good wine. Wines that year after year allow the winery to grow not only in production but in its reputation.
Today Township 7 Vineyards and Winery has two locations to visit, one in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia (approximately 45 minutes from Vancouver) and one in B.C.'s south Okanagan Valley. The winery continues to compile a very impress list of awards
2005 All-Canadian Wine Championships – Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Gold Medal - 2003 Late Harvest Pinot Blanc
Gold Medal – 2003 Semillon
Silver Medal – 2004 Rosé
Bronze Medal – 2004 Un-oaked Chardonnay
To see the complete list visit their website
President of the BC Wine Institute, Gordon Fitzpatrick. also pictured above is co owner of CedarCreek Estate winery. CedarCreek is another BC sucess story celebrating 20 years of making wine. Cedar Creek were 2005 winners of the award of Excellence.
To see the complete list of Award of Excellence winners . click here
New winery now open in Kelowna. The resident winemaker is Dr. Alan Marks
The winery was incorporated March 2004 with its first bottling May 2005.
Owned and operated by Ron Pennington and Wade Rains proprietors of the parent company The Bounty Management Group Thinking "outside the barrel" is the goal of Bounty Cellars. The winery's central location allows them to purchase grapes from the entire Pacific Northwest becoming the Négociant of the Okanagan. Négociant is a french word meaning wine merchant. Bounty Cellars also specializes in creating premium private labels.Bounty Cellars
#7- 364 Lougheed Road
Kelowna, B.C.
V1X7R8PH: 250-765-9200
Fax: 250-765-9205
E-mail: wendy@bountycellars.com
Winery Opens Church & State
BRENTWOOD BAY* – We are pleased to announce the season opening of Church & State Wines, formerly Victoria Estate Winery. The Winery is located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria on the way to the Butchart Gardens in scenic Brentwood Bay. Open for tours, tastings, lunch, light fare and private events. We invite you to come and see our newly renovated facilities; sample our VQA wines; and taste our delicious food by Feys & Hobbs at the Winery. The hours of operation are 11 am to 5pm daily with food being served Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.
Experience it all: take a tour of the facility and learn about the process of wine making; watch food prepared with local farm fresh ingredients in an open kitchen; or simply enjoy delicious food and wine on the deck overlooking the vineyard. As you depart, stop by our marketplace for many of the items sampled on your visit.
Heaven & Earth….Art & Commerce….Freedom & Responsibility….Church & State.
The creative tension between opposite forces is an inexorable part of life. It can turn good to great, and great to memorable. At Church & State we balance tradition and change in our winemaking: We respect the time-honoured notion that wine is made in the vineyard, yet aren't afraid to work with new grape varieties. We age our wines in the finest French oak, but also use the latest in cellar tools and techniques. We strive to craft world class wines. Welcome to Church & State.
For more information, contact:
Taylor McLeod, Director of Sales & Marketing
Church & State Wines
250-652-2671
* Brentwood Bay is located just outside of Victoria follow the signs to Butchard Gardens
Morning Bay Farms Pender Island
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